Introducing: The Municipal Leadership Development Circle (MLDC) - Save 50% During Launch Phase

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As a city manager, you face moments every day where technical expertise alone isn’t enough. That contentious council meeting, the frustrated department head, the concerned community group – these situations demand a different kind of intelligence. One that determines whether you merely manage challenges or truly lead through them.

That’s why this week’s episode of The HaltingWinter Podcast is crucial for your leadership journey. We’re exploring Daniel Goleman’s groundbreaking work on “Emotional Intelligence,” specifically through the lens of municipal leadership where the stakes are high and the pressures are constant.

What You’ll Discover
In this episode, we unpack three transformative insights about emotional intelligence in municipal leadership:

  1. The Self-Awareness Advantage: How understanding your own emotional patterns transforms your decision-making effectiveness. Learn why the most successful city managers master themselves before trying to lead others.
  2. The Social Intelligence Edge: A powerful approach to reading and responding to emotional dynamics in your organization. Discover why understanding unstated concerns often matters more than addressing stated positions.
  3. The Regulation Revolution: Practical strategies for maintaining leadership effectiveness when tensions run high. Learn why emotional regulation isn’t about suppression – it’s about choosing responses that serve rather than sabotage your leadership.

Why Listen Now?
This episode kicks off our brand new program, the Municipal Leadership Development Circle (MLDC). This is the first of five podcasts you’ll get this week as well as five companion blog posts to help you dive deeper into proven principles that will transform your municipal leadership. You’ll gain:

  • Immediate insights for enhancing your leadership effectiveness
  • Practical tools for navigating emotional dynamics
  • Strategies for building stronger relationships with council, staff, and community

Your Next Step
1. Listen to Episode 130 of The HaltingWinter Podcast, “Beyond Technical Expertise: Emotional Intelligence for Municipal Excellence,” available now on your favorite podcast platform.

2. Join the Municipal Leadership Development Circle (MLDC) today and receive:

  • Four additional deep-dive episodes this week alone
  • Daily implementation-focused blog posts
  • Practical conversation guides for developing your leadership team
  • Access to our growing community of municipal leaders

Learn more & join today —>

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Seth Winterhalter is President of HaltingWinter Municipal Solutions, dedicated to making stronger cities through stronger leaders. Through executive coaching, results-based consulting, and the Municipal Leadership Development Circle (MLDC), HaltingWinter helps city managers and municipal leaders transform timeless principles into practical impact while building lasting foundations for organizational excellence.